Icy little streem
by BJokerud

Comment by giantmike:
Wow, that is cool. NO pun intended.

Elle
by BJokerud

Comment by chaz:
Unfortunately I'm not in agreement with some of the comments posted. I will agree that you have a very good set-up on the model and the natural lighting in your photo, but in light of the contest that you are entering, the main issue for any marketer would be their product and the advertising of it. By leaving the photo with little contrast and color variations you have taken the element of the product away. Try, instead, to focus on a particular product that is included in your image, eg. the sweater, the shoes, etc., and 'sell' that product in your image. If it might be the sweater, then you will need to portray an accurate rendering of the colors of the sweater. Also, keep the contrast to a point where you can see the textures and weave of the sweater. Don't get me wrong, I love the set-up, your model's expression, the lighting and the relaxed pose of your subject, but my business is marketing and I'm in the business of selling....like you. Great job, keep it up!

Examining the View
by BJokerud

Comment by idp:
i think i'd like this better from a lower angle 6

Examining the View
by BJokerud

Comment by got2bgutsy:
The arms look a little unnatural together. Perhaps you should have chosen either one pose or the other. I really do like this photo, though. The natural light is a very nice touch.

Examining the View
by BJokerud

Comment by dgodard:
Great light on his face, and really true to the description of the challenge.

Examining the View
by BJokerud

Comment by tanguera:
Intriguing image. I wish the armchair wasn't so squashed up against the curtain. I think a little distance would have been better, not only compositionally, but also required him to lean over a bit in a more dynamic pose.

Examining the View
by BJokerud

Comment by LonnieD:
Like this.
Just a nit about his hand in front of his chin hides his full face view.

The Third Season of the Year
by BJokerud

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Mid fives!? Got to be a joke! I figured this for a high 5 at least. Tough crowd. It was an 8 for me.

The Third Season of the Year
by BJokerud

Comment by bvy:
The tones are beautiful. Nicely (under)exposed also.

The Third Season of the Year
by BJokerud

Comment by Neat:
Gorgeous. 9